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What are aneurysms found in the chest called?
Aneurysms that occur in the part of the aorta within the abdomen are called abdominal aortic aneurysms.
By what measure is surgery for abdominal aortic aneurysm a safe procedure?
The mortality rate for surgically treated abdominal aortic aneurysm is about 5% and increases to 50% for aneurysms that rupture. Thoracic aneurysms also have a mortality rate of about 5%
How dangerous are aortic aneurysms?
Aortic aneurysms are potentially life-threatening conditions.
Why are computed tomography scans used on the aorta?
CT scans can focus on the thoracic or abdominal aorta to locate aneurysms and other possible aortic diseases.
What are some symptoms of aortic aneurysms that can be looked for?
An aneurysm is a bulge in a blood vessel and aortic ones are the most common. There are a number of symptoms that someone could display, including shortness of breath and chest pain.
Why are CT scans used in aorta studies?
CT scans can focus on the thoracic or abdominal sections of the aorta to locate aneurysms and other possible aortic diseases.
What happens when a patient has a ascending aortic aneurysm?
A ascending aortic aneurysm are the second most common aortic aneurysms to abdominal aortic aneurysms. These aneuryms are typically diagnosed in patients that are in their 6th or 7th decade in life. A patient experiencing an ascending aortic aneurysms will feel chest pain.
Patients with have an inherited predisposition for the development of aneurysms?
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Pain from an abdominal aortic aneurysm is centered in what areas of the body?
Abdominal aortic aneurysms occur more often in men, and these aneurysms can cause pain in the lower back, hips, and abdomen.
By what measure is aortic aneurysm a common condition?
Abdominal aortic aneurysms are the 13th leading cause of death in the United States, occurring primarily in people over age 67. More than 190,000 aortic aneurysms are diagnosed each year
What part of the body usually get the aneurysm?
Aneurysms commonly occur in the brain (cerebral aneurysms), the aorta (aortic aneurysms), and, less frequently, in the peripheral arteries such as those in the legs or pelvis. Cerebral aneurysms can lead to strokes if they rupture, while aortic aneurysms can cause life-threatening internal bleeding. Each type poses unique risks depending on its location and size.
What are most abdominal aortic aneurysms caused by?
Most abdominal aortic aneurysms are caused by atherosclerosis, a condition caused when fat (mostly cholesterol) carried in the blood builds up in the inner wall of the aorta.
